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Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1887-07-12
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
Pernicicus Leadership,

The Providence Journal, a staunch
Republican journal, "talks out in
meeting" about General MALONE. 1t
seems to understand his "little game"
thoroughly. We quote a caustic para
graph:
at is unfortunate that, notwith-
standing the excellent opportunity
which the Republicans have for
strengthening their power in Virginia
this fall, the success Of their campaign
ahould be imperillsd by bad manage
ment. But there can be Ii tie doubt
that il is to be inperilled, and seriously.
The leaders are apparently divided
beyond the hope OF united action.
Malone has secured control OF the or
ganization and put himself at its head.
But in doing 30 he has alienated, both
from himself and frsm active party
work, not few much more admirable
and valuable members of the party
than he is or ever will be.
These leaders hold back under the be-
lief, which appears to be thoroughly
we'll grounded, that Malone is really
working much more for himself than
for the party. Indeed, he has never
besn a Republican for any other pur-
pvse than his own Advancement, and
by. his use OF the spoils system and
'Lossism be has injured the party q
deal moro than he has benefited it.
Just ut present he is obviously employ
ing the party a. means OF returning
lin self to the henAte. It would be a
erelt blessing to Virginia il the Re-
Lublicans there were strong enough to
overthrow his pernicious leadership"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
That Boiling Well.


In the Raleigh letter in yesterday s
issue of the Dispatch is the following
statement A:
"There is much excitement in a part
of Edgecombe comfy over q boiling
we'll. 1t is twenty-five feet deep, and
for ten days has boiled so loudly that
the noise can be heard at least hun
bred yards. The water can be seen
rising and falling. 1t is clear and cool.
The temperature has not risen at all. "
This is good description of a well
in the oil regions which, not having
reached oil, is still in the process of
being bored. We have heard the boiling
of the water there in well hundreds of
feet deep Though the water of course
rises much nearer the SURFACED. II
boils exactly as does water whose ebul-
ition is caused by heat. A person wit
Messing the phenomenon for the first
time would naturally be afraid TO
plunge his hand into the boiling water.
Whence we conclude that the inhab-
itapts Of Edgecombe county, N. c., will
probably learn as soon as they recover
from their present state of excitement
that they are rich either in natural gas
OF natural oil.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
Brief News Items.

Police-Inspectors Williams and Con-
lin, Of New York, are TO be provided
by that city with badges costing 800
each.
julius Weisbaden, in New York,
aged seventy-fve, is said TO have the
miser's mania, and though he has
$4,000 in bank, is starving himself.
William ]. Hutchinson, q New York
broker, has been indicted for grant
larceny. w. II. NJ. Sistare, of the Arm
Of George X. 6istare, accuses him Of
the theft Of securities valued at moro
than $4,000.
The properties OF the defunct Ma.
tional Opera Company, which have
been on st0Ssgejn the oakland Skating
Rink Pask, IL jersey City, wess cola
IhpzbwS i(iaebnsnk ier1 81, "a 81,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
Arteslan Wells.

Professor WINSTON, We suspect, con
ours with us in the opinion that CHARLES
DARwIN's explanation of the tides in
Artesian wells evil not hold water"-
that is, if the accepted theory be true
as to what causes such wells to over
flow. FL. s. WARD. one of the learned
contributorsto Apptet0n'S CyciopGdia,
states thatArtesian wells are small holes
sunk in the ground through which "cur-
rents of water, struck at great depths,
rise towards the surface and sometimes
flow over" "Water thus pressed up
must have its source in some more ele-
waited lands, and be confined in the
strata Of rock through which it has per-
colated." The percolation causes the
"currents of water which sometimes
flow over" The theory of Mr.. OAR
WIN, that rain-water falling at West
Point, for example) could sink to the
level of the surrounding sea, and, dis
placing salt water, return to the surface
of the earth in the shape of an Artesian
well, cannot be made to consist with
the facts OF the case-that is, if Arto-
sian wells are what Professor WARD and
the other scientists tell us they are.
Essential to the successful boring of
snch wells is ga fountain-head more
elevated than the locality where the
boring is to be undertaken. "The
principle is precisely that of our artif-
cial fountains ~ that is, by raising the
water above tine surface in pipe. For
over q hundred years well at Aire, in
Artois, France, has flowed steadily at
the rate of $50, coo gallons a day, or
over hundred millions of gallons
year. The famous Grenelle well yields
800, COO gallons dsy, or IS2. 500, 900 a
year. In the desert Of Sahara wells
have been sunk which yield an aggre-
gate of COO, 900 gallons'an hour.
In China Artesian (or similar) wells
may be counted by thousands in dis
trict ten leagues long and four wide,
but the waters are not pure.
Mr.. DARWIN answers several, though
not all, of the interrogatories put by
Professor WINSTON. The wells do
"ebb and flow with the tides" not
only at West Point, but elsewhere.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
rhe Eleot,on in Tennessee

We have repeatedly seen it stated
that there were in Tennessee three diff
fering opinions a. to the meaning Of
the following section OF the State Con.
stitution:
"And il the people shall approve
and ratify such amendment or amend.
ments ITO the constitutional by ma
iority OF all the citizens of the State,
voting for representatives, voting in
their favor, such amendment or amend
mepts shall become part OF this Consti-
tuition"
The amendment now up for ratidca.
ton is one providing for prohibition in
Tennessee.
We see no room for even two
opinions on the point raised. The
Washington Post hits the nail on the
head when it says that as constitu.
tional provisions, like the one quoted,
are designed to prevent changes in the
organic law by a small minority oil
votes, although a majority Of those
voting, the intent of the law is to re-
quire 125,001 votes in favor OF an
amendment to carry it, provided $780,
coo votes are cast at the same time for
representatives, though only 10000
votes, or no votes at all are cast against
it.
The Post is also right in the follow
ing opinion
at appears to us, therefore, that q
proposed amendment to the Constitu-
ton Of Tennessee must be submitted
TO the people Of Tennessee at the same
time members of the Legislature are
voted for, and that the amendment, to
carry. must receive a number of votes
equal to the majority of votes then
cast for members of the Legislature.
If for entertaining a different opin-
ion there is any good reason known to
the Nashville american, we ask that
paper to let us know what it is.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18

We commend most highly the edito.
rial of the Wing yesterday relative ia
the recent City-Hall investigation and
the remarkable facts developed in the
course Of Mr.. DEPRIEsT's testimony.
Call it "agent" or by whatever name
you will, DRpRIEsr, in the eyes OF the
public, was nothing more nor less than
spaid lobbyist to engineer the plan Of
Messrs. MYERS & Co. through the City
Council. 1.-THE Committee on Grounds
and Buildings looked upon it in this
light, they curiously enough paid a
premium for such work and added q
public position to the $500 which
Messrs. MYERS 4 Co. gave DEpRIEsr
for acting as their "agent."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
IIa.pDtOn Notes.
lCorespcndonce of the Richmond Dispatch
HAMPTON. VA. August II. 1887.

Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.
HAMPTON, Va, August II, 1887.
Pew. Young jackson. a prominent
colored minister, died at his residence
here this morning after short sick
ness. He was pastor of the First Bap-
tist church, and has for some years held
the position Of county supervisor from
Wythe district.
1he town authorities are making ar
engagements to have complete fire appa-
ratus for the town. An engine-house
will be built on the courthouse green.
Mrs. Judge q. NJ. Peek and children
are visiting relatives in James City
county.
Some ten or more houses are being
erected in and near town.
County Court is in session-Judge
Peek presiding.
An order has been issued by the
County Court that the oyster grounds
be accurately measured by the inspec-
tor.
Miss Lucy Tabb is in New York.
Mrs. William Vest, of Richmond, is
here. PAUL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
Artesian Wells at West Point.

WEST POINT, Va, August II, 1887.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
/ am very much interested in the
question mentioned by Professor Win.
ston in your issue of yesterday with
reference to the Artesian wells here,
and | desire to add my testimony as to
the fact to that of your other CORE
spondent from this place. 1t is IN
doubtedly true that the flow from the
wells varies with the tide. When the
tide is at its food there is at least one
fourth greater flow than when at ebb.
1t was some time after tho wells were
bored before the fact was noticed, but
now hundreds can testify to its truth.
My attention has been called to it in
several ways. At the town well on the
public street near Masonic Hall there
is pipe about one and one quarter
inches. AT high tide, and for half
hour or so before and after, the flow
ills the pipe at low tide it does not.
In my bathroom there are two pipes
through which the watercan flow. One
of these is about one and half feet
higher than the other. At high tide
the water will flow through the higher
pipe; but at low tideit will not, though
shut off everywhere else. The other
facts about which Professor Winston
asks am not now able to give. No
doubt your other correspondent will do
so. 1t may not be amiss to state that
these Artesian wells have revolution
lied things here in several respects
that the supply of water is plentiful,
and the water itself delightful and
pure; that there are now hundred or
more here that they are about 175 feet
deep; that they cost about $50, and
have greatly improved the healthful-
ness Of the place.
Am sure your readers, here at least,
would be very much interested aud in
structed if Professor Winston will give
the matter his attention and solve the
mystery. 1t is beyond our ken.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
A Mistake.

Repeatedly has the Alexandria Ga
sefte made statements such IS the fol-
loving from its issue Of Tuesday:
"When ths Democratic State Con,
ytntion first aoquisscea in General
Mshone's reputation measure, the
Riddlebergsr bill, il did so with Che
distinct understanding that that bill
WIS to he submitted to the courts, and
Of course that the decision of the
highest court in the land would 10 de.
cisive."
ION the contrary. quite the re.
verse" The Lynchburg convention,
though II promised scquiescenoe in the
RDpIHBsaoHs bill, gave ~ reason
therefor that il had been pronounced
constitutional BY the highest court in
the land. That is not Ill. The Demo
cratic party stands pledged to the peo-
pie Of Virginia NOT to disturb that set.
Element "by repeal or otherwise"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
THURSDAY. AUGUST IS, 1887
The Internal-Reyenue System.

uc Neutrality-suspicious. SySI6lll.
There is question of statesmanlike
foresight. as we'll as one OF sound Demo
cratic principle, involved in tho de-
mand made by the Democrats OF vir-
gina in their Roanoke platform for the
entire abolition Of the internal-revenue
system. Ever since PATRICK HENRY
predicted one hundred years ago that
under the operation Of the Constitution
tie ratification Of which hc was then
opposing the Federal tax-collector
would DO seen following in the
tracks OF the State tax-collector,
the people OF Virginia have looked upon
all internal taxes as intolerable. 1t
is is not, as some foolishly contend, that
our people favor "free whiskey and
free tobacco" 1t is because these inter
nal-revenue taxes are perpetual me-
mace to the rights secured to the several
States in the Federal Constitution, and
aconstant factor in the process OF dwarf
ing the States and rendering them in
significant, as well as foundation upon
which there is danger that structures
may be erected destructive to liberty
itself and subversive OF our free insti-
tutions.
If before the war between the States
these seemed to be in fair way to en-
trench upon the powers Of the Federal
Government, the reverse is certainly
the case now. No longer is there any
danger of notification, or secession, or
any other measure or movement tend
ing to enlarge the powers of the States
or to interfere with the functions of the
national government. The danger lies
in the opposite direction.
The trainers Of the Federal Consti-
tutioD-our wise faihers-lived many &C
them alongtime after the ratification of
that instrument. They deemed it wise
to support the Federal Government
not by taxes upon any sort of property
or calling, but by o moderate tariff.
The Democratic party of this day still
stands for the creed of the fathers, and,
as in the Virginia platform, demands
the repeal Of all internal taxes, and ia
vors supporting the Government by
'levying duties upon imported goods. In
q word, direct taxes, and internal taxes
of all sorts, are war measures and
should be resorted to only in time of
war. Who ever heard of Federal |
tax collector before 1861? Such an |
official was absolutely unknown. ex-
cept of course the collectors hidden
in tie custom houses. Let us return
to the way of the fathers. Let us stand
upon the old paths-super antiques
vias. So shall We prove ourselves to
be worthy descendants of the illustrious
men who originated the policy of |
concealing and concentrating all the
machinery of Federal taxation within
the custom-houses. So shall we blaze
the way for our Successors to follow in
the effort to make this great Govern
ment light unto the nations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
Ron. II X. Pollard VIII Not BE o
Candidate-A Curiosity.

Correspondence of the Richmond Dispstch.l
WEST POINT, Va. August II, 1887.
Eon. II. r. Pollard will publish let
ter this week to the Democrats OF King
and Queen, declining to be candidate
fcrre- election to the House of Delegates.
He gives as bis reason for declining the
pressure of private business that de-
mand constant attention. Mr.. Pollard
has served his county and State faith
fully, and his constituents will give
him up reluctantly. The convention
TO nominate his successor meets early
in September, and whoever is nomi-
mated will be elected.
MIR. George W. Butler, of our town, is
the father OF boy, who though only
one year old, turns the scales at sixty
pounds. Every feature is perfectly
formed, and lie is regarded as a great
curiosity. ALPHA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
Pittsylvania Crops.

PITTsToNE, Va, August 16, 1887.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch
Crops of all kinds were never in my
recollection better in this part OF old
Fittsylvania than now. There is the
largest corn crop here / remember
ever TO have seen, and the yield
promises to be unsurpassed. The to-
bacco crop is excellent, though only
one half crop was planted. / think
it will be of good quality. The horn.
worm has not made its appearance yet.
: 1t was killed ont during the torrid
weather We had in July while they were
in the grub state. The earth got so
hot they were cooked.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18

The Virginia platform is a good
Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee plat
form, and Mr.. Grady has the percep.
ton to realize the fact. He reads the
ngns OF the times aright-Nashviiie
american.
"Vrginia has set the pace" says
Mr. GRADY, and we trust that all good
virginians will recognize the fact.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18

The Cincinnati Commercial says !:
"The latest name for beer in Ohio
'locsl.option burgs is 'cider.' Now,
is this a reflection on the beer or on
honest cider ?" Well, "what's in a
name" so long as you get the beer
UccidcrdIu 2
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18

will say. however, that to repeal all in
ternal taxes would be TO provide not
for raising the tariff but for revising il
so that IL would yield revenue instead
Of excluding from our markets goods
now taxed too high by our customs
duties
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18

Just as "boycott" has become very
strong word engrafted in the English
language, SO DEPgIEsr is likely to be-
come synonym for successful lob
byist,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
WHITE GOODS.
DRI(ES THAT TELL or TIE
y DEPARTING SUMMER.

Tho summer Is fast feeiihg away. TIE dtrt
coloIs IN good thet we are daily rrcai, U I;
hefa.cs, a. IL were, the approach Of fall W.
are getting ready for the fan trade. Case bIl-
cles. ana bales 81 fall aai winter stuI, a.1
cCniug in each day, both Imported an g.
nestle goods. rulo Of cause and effect m4'.
naturally occur right here. because, Eari -
rom: he effect, u thorough disposal - sun
mcr suck. ic.-CriDklod Seersckors A. g.. BE-
1Uikoy-ted Calico nj 70. sAltecns 8gI slnf-
hgms-A few more left from which you can ~
lect al 3. q yard. Our stock Of Cheap Lasnl
must also 60. i0.-PillOw-Case Cotton ~!
irci "a videl ri Toe. F: bArroi thc'k Nhsil
cheer ~ l0c. Dc. Bgsilcs What "a enofm'N
quantity Of Bustlcs are being S,li-1ll saHpf,,
al styles. We are selling splendid bus;ie A.
&C. i2Hc-A very small lot ~ IGi.' "tl"'
Vests tOdt slyesl-tHse your choice flr I-1r.
A nice lot Of Ladies' AMI Gentlenens lew9'fy.
2le.--A good Corset. but odd siAer. n o. -
The very best Joinile. = Mating extra h1sFyl ~
&c worth acc rer yari Onr oiheT prices in
proportion. Cil-Clo;ls ail Sidfs kifht hfr'
We will tell you 81 fow bargains tlai ~ 40
receiving 10 fall and Winter Goods. We can
only tell ycu few; our spa 100, not pnE,nis
US 10 tell ths whole story l2.c Very a.yiish
and fashionable Dress CO0is. pln checks
stripes. and plaIds. at i2hc. Sbc-Dark -'ylos
French foulsrds. green. navy, bs'k, brown
groUDc, dotted, and nowefed-sil gOoi pat
,erns-at ne. 6c.-lhe new material, Century
Cloth at o.. b. Good Dia,k5 ln Mourning
Prinis. figured and solids 2ooi qualify 1t s..
Bargains In our Carpet Department. ttt-
We are selling an excellent Ail-WOol smyrna
Rug 90 acc. si.-A Smyrna Rug 0ea diloreat
paiierns) for 81. sL9---A smyrna Rag. suit
able for tho hearth, for si.gS. 81 size
smyrna. suitable 10 go by s'deOf louIre ior IS.
Olher sizes equally as low. We are gtHils
ready 10 cut up Tapestry aud ingraia Carpets
al extremely low figures. 4 complete line 81
sheepskln Ruxs aud Mats IN lemon coior.
orange. red, garnet blue. tan. dfso, br,HD,
sc. all sizes. English Kemp (healy qualify
at 90.
ISAAC STCLR & CO.
T3 Broad street, between Third aud Fourth.
z. s.--We forgot % moutiOD our Lnf.fs
Black Jerseys at nc. 81 lofuHIh
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18

RIppJEBERGEB out Of Jail again on
O physicians certificate. Another in
cident which goes to show that in q
legal cyclone by far the best life-pre-
server is an accommodating physician.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18

We would cay TO our correspondent
Who writes to ~ on the subject that we
10 not intend to discuss the tariff ques.
Hon pending the fall elections since II L.
pnd1nteod that ~ good Democrats
~ slionisis o. anh-protsctIonists
1rgoet ~ penoesAtie Hok<t We
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
RIDDLEBERGER RECOVERING,
Under the Care Of His Father-in
Inw-1he Mob Leaders TO
be Indicted.
Special telegram 10 The Dlspaich.l

WOODSTOCK, Va, August livery
thing is now quiet and Senator Riddle
berger has rested quietly all day al
home, under the care of DR.. Belew, OF
Edinburg, his father-in-law. The PEG.
pie of the county are glad to be re-
lieved of the nervous strain lately en-.
dured by them.
1t is reported that the Common
wealih's attorney has evidence 10 be
produced before the grand jury show
ing the parties engaged in the rescue
and the manner in which it was accom-
nlshCd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED:


Whereas the Montgomery Herald,
a weekly paper published in this city
by negro named Jesse Duke, in its
issue of Saturday, August 18th, used
the following language: Here the
Heraid's article, as above, was set
out.
Resolred, That we, the white people
of Montgomery, denounce this as an
intolerable insult, to which we will not
submit.
Resolved, That the editor, Jesse
luke, is vile and dangerous charac-
ter, who seems bent on intoxicating
doctrines among his race that are a
menace to society and to every white
woman in the land.
Resoiped, That the above does not
call for an apology on his part or a
promise not to repeat it, but stamps
him as scoundrel who has crossed the
limit of federation in this community.
Resolved, That he cannot live IN
Montgomery or Montgomery county,
and is hereby warned to keep away or
take the consequences.
ResOtued, That the owners OF the
Herald are warned not to allow such
language used in its columns again.
A committee OF three were appointed
to circulate the resolutions for addi-
tional signatures, as it was desired that
the matter should have the dignity and
deliberation Of public protest against
a common insult.
These resolutions were signed by
225 responsible citizens Of Montgom-
cry.
The same committee of ten were in
structed by resolution to be at the de-
pot and meet the regular trains. aud il
Duke came in on any Of them to serve
him with the notice embodied in the
resolutions set forth.
The following resolutions were adopt.
ed In reference to the colored univer-
sity:
RESOLVED, That since the Herald, m
infamous sheet published in this city
by colored men, and owned and edited
by the most intelligent and "edu-
Gated f." OF their race. who are signers
to calls for aid to assist in bringing to
our city the colored university, has
seen fit to express in its columns senti-
nents relative to the elevation and edu-
cation Of the colored man being an at
traction and preference toward him
by the white ladies OF this community |:
that a. citizens OF MONTGOMERY We
deprecate any further efforts be-
ing made to introduce any such
educated Romeos In our midst. and
request that all subscribers among the
white people Of this city withdraw their
subscription or other countenance or
aid in any manner whatever At once for
the building Of or bringing TO this ci.y
any such university.
Resoived, That the Governor Of
Alabama Il earnestly requested 70 do
~ n his power 10 preyent ths oopi(ol
eiiy Of our HlAte tQm belng mSdS q